Ollie Matson Autographs
Ollie Matson was a former American Football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1966. He was born on May 1, 1930, in Trinity, Texas, and raised in San Francisco, California. Matson attended George Washington High School, where he excelled in various sports. He was a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, and track and field. He received a scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco, where he became an All-American running back.
Matson was a versatile player known for his speed, agility, and strength. He played for the Chicago Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles during his NFL career. He was drafted by the Cardinals as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1952 NFL Draft. He was also an Olympic athlete, winning two bronze medals in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics for his performances in the 400-meter dash and 4x400 relay.
Matson was a seven-time Pro Bowler and a three-time first-team All-Pro during his NFL career. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972, a recognition of his outstanding achievements as a running back, kick returner, and defensive back. Matson was an influential player and a trailblazer for African American athletes in football. He paved the way for many others to achieve success in the sport and beyond. He died in 2011 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of excellence on the football field and beyond.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Ollie Matson (OLLIE MATSON signed 1952 Bowman Small Rookie Football Card RC - PSA/DNA, PSA 4) was sold in July 2016 for $495.95 while the cheapest item (Hall Of Famer Ollie Matson Signed Plaqued 8 x 10) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2016. The month with the most items sold (25) was February 2011 with an average selling price of $24.95 for an autographed item of Ollie Matson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2010 with $299.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was June 2009. In average, an autographed item from Ollie Matson is worth $14.99.
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Latest News about Ollie Matson
The Telegram Detailing the Ollie Matson Trade from Chicago to L.A. (06/24/2014): The MMQB presents NFL 95, a special project running through mid-July detailing 95 artifacts that tell the story of the NFL, as the league prepares to enter its 95th season. See the entire series here. Ollie Matson: Back Remembered As One of the Best (02/26/2011): Ollie Matson, one of the strongest, fastest and most versatile backs in National Football League history, was the star attraction in an unusually large and apparently lopsided trade 52 years ago today. NFL great Ollie Matson dead at 80 (02/20/2011): LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Ollie Matson has died of respiratory failure at age 80, the University of San Francisco said. Football Hall Of Famer Ollie Matson Dies (02/20/2011): Pro Football Hall of Famer Ollie Matson -- who also won two medals at the 1952 Olympic Games -- died Saturday aged 80 in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Ollie Matson, NFL Hall of Famer from S.F., dies (02/19/2011): Ollie Matson, a Hall of Fame football player from San Francisco who became as well known for one game he did not play as for those he did, died Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 80. Mr. Matson played football for...
